Cowboy Crack Dip is an irresistible combination of ranch, bacon and creamy cheesy goodness. Perfect for your next event or casual movie night at home. It is a quick and easy dip to make and serve.
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What We Love About This Recipe
The crack easy dip recipe is so amazing because it incorporates some of everyone’s favorite things. Cool ranch, creamy cheese and of course…bacon!
- 30 Minute Dip Only a few minutes to make and then 30 to bake.
- Easy Ingredients: Only 6 ingredient and takes minutes to make.
- Family Friendly: Perfect for using for your favorite dippers.
- Adaptable: Can make it low-fat, fat free or low-calorie, etc…
- Makes Great Leftovers: It is doubtful that you will have leftovers. However, if you do, use to top baked potatoes, stuff in an omelet or top fish.
Ingredient Notes
- Cream Cheese and Sour Cream: Soften the cream cheese.
- Ranch Seasoning: A packet of your favorite mix or make your own.
- Bacon Bits: Make your own or use a jar of store bought bits.
- Cheddar Cheese shredded, plus extra for garnish A nice sharp cheddar.
Variations and Substitutions
- Low Fat Cheeses – Try low fat or fat free versions of the dip
- Bacon- Fake bacon or turkey bacon can be great in this dip.
How to Make Ranch Crack Dip
These are the basic steps for making ranch bacon dip. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions. Find more great recipes on Facebook, Pinterest or Instagram.
STEP : PREP
First, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Then in a In mixing bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well.
STEP 2: BAKE
Then transfer to a 2-quart baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
STEP 3: TOP
Finally, remove from the oven, uncover, and top with more shredded cheddar cheese and green onion for garnish. Serve warm.
Prep and Storage Tips for the Cowboy Crack Dip
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
Indeed, you can make this Crack Dip ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator and bake right before you wish to serve it.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store the leftover Cowboy Crack Dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
Freeze the dip in an air tight container and put it in the fridge the night before and bake right before you are going to serve it. It should stay well in the freezer for a month.
HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE
Reheat the Cowboy Crack Dip leftovers in the oven at 350 degrees or in the microwave until the dip is warmed through and ready to serve.
Frequently Asked Questions about this Bacon Cream Cheese Dip
Low fat or fat free cheeses can be great, also try using gluten free crackers for dipping.
Of course, you can add something hot to this dip. Try cayenne pepper or some hot sauce.
Indeed, this cowboy crack dip is perfect for game day or other parties. Therefore, you can double or even triple this recipe.
Expert Tips for Making This Crack Dip Recipe
- Bacon: The more bacon the better! So add a few more oz of your favorite.
- Add Different Cheese: Cheddar Jack, Gouda or other good melting cheese.
- Rotel: A can of tomato and green chiles, drain and add.
- Variation tip: Frozen corn can be added to make crack corn dip.
- Alternate ingredient: Replace the bacon with sausage crumbles, try a nice spicy sausage.
- Alternate cooking method tip: Slow Cooker is a great way to cook this recipe. Put in the ingredients and cook for an 1-2 hours on low.
What to Serve with Cowboy Crack Dip
- Veggies. It is a classic. Carrots, celery sticks, green peppers or bell peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, etc. However, how about doing some crispy streak fries and using them to dip with.
- Crackers. Always a favorite but consider a Glazed Bacon Crackers, crostini or garlic bread stick.
- Chips. But not plain old boring chips, look for a unique flavor, like rosemary and olive oil, Old Bay or something else outside the box. Or try it out with some tortilla chips, Frito Chips!
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Cowboy Crack Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 1 ounce Ranch dressing mix, 1 package
- 3 ounces bacon bits
- 2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded, plus extra for garnish
- 16 ounces sour cream
- Thinly sliced green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In mixing bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well.
- Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Removed from the oven, uncover, and top with more shredded cheddar cheese and green onion for garnish. Serve warm.
Expert Tips
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- Bacon: The more bacon the better! So add a few more oz of your favorite.
- Add Different Cheese: Cheddar Jack, Gouda or other good melting cheese.
- Rotel: A can of tomato and green chiles, drain and add.
- Variation tip: Frozen corn can be added to make crack corn dip.
- Alternate ingredient: Replace the bacon with sausage crumbles, try a nice spicy sausage.
- Alternate cooking method tip: Slow Cooker is a great way to cook this recipe. Put in the ingredients and cook for an 1-2 hours on low.
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So good and perfect for football season!
Yum! Who doesn’t like a good bacon dip?
This crack dip is so delicious, perfect for parties or watching the game. Easy to make too!